Key verbs, nouns, and relative pronouns for talking about relationships.
Click an Arabic word, then click its English match. (4 pairs)
Relative clauses describe a noun. The relative pronoun agrees with the noun in gender and number.
| Pronoun | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| الذي | masculine singular | الرَّجُل الذي |
| التي | feminine singular | المَرأة التي |
| الذين | masculine plural | الرِّجال الذين |
| اللواتي | feminine plural | النِّساء اللواتي |
Form VI verbs suggest mutual / reciprocal action between two or more people.
Multiple choice questions:
1. ما هو اِسمُ الصَّديقَةِ؟
2. لِماذا تَثِقُ الرَّاوِيَةُ بِلَيلى؟
3. ماذا يَحدُث عِندَما يَتَشاجَران؟
Write a paragraph (80–100 words) describing your relationship with a friend or family member. Use:
Scenario: Your friend is upset with you. Apologize and explain.
Write 4 sentences about your own relationships using different relationship verbs.
In pairs, create a 6-line dialogue where two friends argue (يتشاجَران) and then make up (يتصالَحان).
Write 4 qualities of your ideal friend using relative clauses: أُريدُ صَديقاً الذي... / صَديقَةً التي...
Write a paragraph (70–80 words) describing your relationship with two people (one family member, one friend).